Senior Accountant - Luxury Sector

For our client, a growing player in the Luxury Jewellery space with offices in Geneva, we are currently seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team in an 80-100% capacity. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations for 3 Swiss entities of the group, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

POSITION

· Record financial transactions accurately and timely in the accounting software, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

· Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, with guidance of the external accounting firm.

· Responsible of accounts payable functions by processing vendor invoices, verifying payment terms, and reconciling vendor statements.

· Responsible of accounts receivable tasks, including generating customer invoices, monitoring payments, and following up on outstanding balances.

· Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.

· Maintaining accurate inventory records, including tracking stock levels and conducting periodic inventory counts.

· Providing general administrative support to the finance department, including filing documents, responding to inquiries, and assisting with special projects as needed.

· Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support finance initiatives and contribute to the achievement of departmental goals.

· Adhering to accounting principles and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards (Swiss GAAP).

· Swiss VAT returns

· Assisting with the annual audit

PROFILE

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

· Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in the luxury industry

· Strong experience in analytical accounting (mandatory)

· Proficiency in Ms Excel and accounting software mandatory.

· Fluent in English (mandatory) and French.

· Strong attention to details and accuracy in financial data entry and analysis.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

· Proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a dynamic work environment.

· Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Should this role speak to you and your future career, then we’ll be looking forward to hearing from you by means of an online application !

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